Frank Mulder Gossett
N 31° 19.330 W 095° 27.630
15R E 265865 N 3467921
One of 11 historical markers in the north sector of Glenwood Cemetery, this marker discusses the life of Frank Mulder Gossett, the founder of the Sons of the Republic of Texas heritage society
Waymark Code: WMXF75
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2018
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There are a total of 23 historical markers in Glenwood Cemetery; 11 in the north sector and 12 in the south sector.
This historic marker is located at the grave of Frank Mulder Gossett in the north sector of Glenwood Cemetery.
Marker Number: 11189
Marker Text:
(Aug. 25, 1892 -- Sept. 22, 1974)
Houston County native Frank M. Gossett was the grandson of Andrew E. Gossett, Sr., donor of the Crockett townsite. A prominent local historian, Frank Gossett was a founder in 1922 of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, a group that later honored him as a Knight of San Jacinto. He was also a founder and and officer of the San Jacinto Memorial Association, which raised funds for the monument and museum at the San Jacinto battlefield.
Recorded - 1984
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